Parisian cafes evoke visions of rattan bistro chairs, cigarettes and tiny cups of espresso. And while sur place culture still runs strong in this city, it seems that in the 2020s, even Paris can’t escape the ubiquity of paper cups à emporter. Café Nuances is a refreshing jolt of contemporary color, embodying the city’s burgeoning specialty coffee scene in a bold way. The three locations offer a curated exploration of coffee and design. The espresso is strong, lattes velvety, matcha well-whisked. But let’s be honest people come for the ambience.

Bold color breaking up the muted tones of central Parisian façades. Upon stepping in, you’re transported to a strikingly contemporary space designed by Uchronia. Bold orange and yellow shelving to display their cool girl merch, cold marble walls and a chrome coffee bar, gradated laval stone floors and mirrored ceilings. It attracts a discerning crowd of street cool design lovers, coffee aficionados, and fashion week matcha girlies. Café Nuances is redefining what a Parisian coffee shop can be, a destination for urban style, and gifting us with a new accessory to shop with: the iconic orange takeaway cups.